FOOTBALL

UEFA has ratified a proposal to impose a 10-match European ban for players and officials found guilty of racism.

5/23/2013 1:36:54 PM

Former Blackburn Rovers star Kevin Gallacher believes Gary Bowyer is the right man to manage the club

5/23/2013 1:39:09 PM

FOOTBALL

England boss Roy Hodgson has asked the team's fans to avoid sectarian or political songs during next week's match with Republic of Ireland.

This game is no different and I strongly urge everyone in the ground to show each other respect and not to chant songs that could be regarded as insulting to others - particularly from a religious or political perspective.

Sky Sports caught up with Borussia Dortmund defender Neven Subotic ahead of this weekend's UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich. Subotic is confident they can lift the trophy at Wembley and says their success this season is down to coach Jurgen Klopp.

He is the MVP. His plan to bring younger players together on a team and make them work hard has been fundamental for our success.

GOLF

Talking to Sky Sports at the BMW PGA Championship, European Tour chief executive George O'Grady has defended the decision not to sanction Sergio Garcia for remarks he made about Tiger Woods which could be construed as racist.

We take this very seriously as does he. He's convinced us just how seriously he takes it and that's why we've had to draw a line under this thing

CRICKET

England look set to name an unchanged team for the second and final Test of the series against New Zealand at Headingley. Ian Bell has recovered sufficiently from tonsillitis to retain his place, while Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow will both play their first Tests at their home ground.

TENNIS

Britain's interest in French Open qualifying has come to an end in Paris after Johanna Konta was beaten in the second round by Galina Voskoboeva. The British number three won the first set against her opponent from Kazakhstan, but was eventually beaten 4-6 6-3 7-5.Laura Robson, Heather Watson and Elena Baltacha are all in the main draw for the second slam of the season.

FOOTBALL

Nico Rosberg set the pace in Thursday's practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix

5/23/2013 2:32:07 PM

GOLF

Play has been suspended at the BMW PGA Championship due to storms in the Wentworth area. James Kingston currently leads the way in the opening round, the South African having shot a six-under score of 66. He sits one clear of Finland's Mikko Ilonen, with Scot Scott Henry (that is not a typo) on four under.

Dave Whelan will not make unrealistic promises to Roberto Martinez at Wigan Athletic

5/23/2013 3:34:23 PM

THE FANTASY FOOTBALL CLUB

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is in the studio, while Martin Tyler goes Behind Closed Doors on this week's show. Click here to find out more and make sure you tune in from 10pm on Friday on Sky Sports 1 HD.

5/23/2013 3:35:01 PM

CYCLING

Vincenzo Nibali has won stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia to extend his lead in the general classification. The Astana rider finished well ahead of Euskaltel's Samuel Sanchez in the 20.6 km mountain time trial from Mori to Polsa.

BOXING

[ssn]David Haye has been speaking to Sky Sports News about Saturday's eagerly-anticipated rematch between Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler. Despite the fact they will be fighting in front of a fervent capacity crowd at the O2 Arena, the former heavyweight world champion does not expect either man to fold under the pressure of the occasion.

You see cracks occasionally, but this week I haven't. I think these guys have been there and done it time and time again. It's going to be no surprise, they both know what they're in for. They've fought each other before so they know exactly what to expect. They're so experienced and both great fighters in their own right and it's going to make for a fantastic evening.

Sky Sports' Wayne Riley helps out Luke Donald during his practice round and asks the Englishman about his success at Wentworth

5/23/2013 4:13:00 PM

GOLF

After a delay due to adverse weather conditions, the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship is just about to get back underway at Wentworth. James Kingston currently leads on six under, with Mikko Ilonen one shot further back.

FOOTBALL

[ssn]Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson has told Sky Sports News he is looking forward to returning to training and being fit for the start of the new season after developing a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung) following a back operation in March.

Luckily I went to see a chest expert yesterday and she X-rayed my chest again and my chest looks clear. I've been given the go-ahead to start physical training again, which is really positive for me because I can start my fitness training.

5/23/2013 4:23:17 PM

RUGBY LEAGUE

[stevo] Stevo believes the Magic Weekend will go from strength to strength, provided it remains in Manchester.

Being a Northerner myself, I'd want bang for my buck and would watch all seven matches, so I hope the fans don't just support their own teams, but also stay for the other six games and support the sport of rugby league. We've got seven games - watch them!

FOOTBALL

It's up to us all now to work closely as a team to ensure next season sees us competing in the top half of the table again. Everyone connected with the club was disappointed to finish where we did last season, particularly on the back of such a fantastic year prior to that.

5/23/2013 5:35:27 PM

GOLF

James Kingston still leads the delayed first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. He is one shot ahead of Mikko Ilonen after the first 18 holes. The likes of Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Luke Donald are all well over par.

CRICKET

Play has concluded for the day in the LV= County Championship contests up and down the country. In the two Division One matches, Sussex completed a crushing win over Somerset while Durham put themselves in a strong position entering the third day of their meeting with Middlesex.

County Championship Division One scores:

by Alex Williamson May 23, 2013 at 6:04 PM

County Championship Division Two scores:

by Alex Williamson May 23, 2013 at 6:02 PM

5/23/2013 6:02:29 PM

FOOTBALL

Everton defender Leighton Baines insists the "massive loss" of manager David Moyes' departure to Manchester United will not derail the club.

It will be so strange the day we walk through the door and he's not there. But football clubs live on and we'll live on, we'll move on.